Ruston High School freshmen Garrett Allen, Jermiran Spivey, Katie Sawyer and Alexis White, test catapults they constructed during the “Hit or Miss” project in Daryl Savage’s New Tech Algebra I class. Students participated in a catapult tournament, firing at seven targets then determining the absolute and relative error for each. Afterward, student groups determined the accuracy and precision of the catapult they developed and compared their data with other groups in the class.

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The Ruston Fire Station on George Avenue was a happening place to be on Saturday.

Hundreds of families gathered to take part in the Ruston Fire Department’s annual Hot Halloween Happening.

Along with receiving treats and playing games, children were given some first-hand fire safety knowledge. They were also able to catch a ride into the sky on a fire truck, practice using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire and learn how to exit a smoke-filled home.

During the Communitywide Pep Rally on Saturday, the Blue Star Mothers, an organization for mothers of current or former soldiers, were on hand to answer questions and show their support. The pep rally featured a patriotic theme since it was the day before the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Pictured are Blue Star Mothers (left to right) Angie Sanders, Caroline Russell, JoAnn Barr, Mae Elliott, Colette Minnifield and Linda Richardson.

The Louisiana Department of Justice intervened in a local child pornography case Thursday morning, which resulted in the arrest of a Ruston man.

John A. Stutzman, 42, of 703 Hundred Oaks, was arrested from his residence and booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center on seven counts of distribution of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13.

According to the arrest affidavit, Stutzman was under investigation when he distributed two movies and three photographs of child pornography from an electronic device at his residence to an undercover detective.

Terrie Queen Autrey, community advocate for the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team, right, discusses the needs of the DART shelter with Q 94.1’s Bob Day during the opening portion of the DART Radiothon fundraiser this morning. The shelter is raising funds for two major projects: security cameras for the DART house and bathroom repairs. Those interested in making a donation can call 265-8927 or 265-7405. Donations can also be made online at dartla.org.